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Workers could get six months to bring any employment tribunal claims

Workers could get six months to bring any employment tribunal claims

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Workers could get six months to bring any employment tribunal claims

Law Society publishes guidance on disability terminology and language

Law Society publishes guidance on disability terminology and language
Half of neurodivergent adults face hiring discrimination

Half of neurodivergent adults face hiring discrimination

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Half of neurodivergent adults face hiring discrimination

Social Mobility Foundation calls for mandatory class pay gap reporting

Social Mobility Foundation calls for mandatory class pay gap reporting

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Qualifying work experience (QWE)

Qualifying work experience (QWE)

Qualifying work experience (QWE)From 1 September 2021, there is a new route to qualification for aspiring solicitors—the Solicitors Qualifying...

Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirements

Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirements

Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note considers regulatory requirements relating to corporate social...

How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firm

How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firm

How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firmThis Practice Note provides information about how to read and understand the financial...

Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policy

Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policy

Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policyThis Practice Note provides information on formulating a learning and development (L&D) policy. It...

Practice notes

The impact of pricing on profitability

The impact of pricing on profitabilityBusinesses are constantly looking for ways to improve performance and effective pricing can be instrumental in...
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Produced in partnership with Richard Burcher of Validatum (UK) Limited
1st Mar
Practice notes

How to conduct an effective attendance review meeting—law firms

How to conduct an effective attendance review meeting—law firmsThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It provides guidance on how to conduct an...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
2nd Mar
Practice notes

How to prepare and deliver a training course or presentation

How to prepare and deliver a training course or presentationThis Practice Note covers how to prepare and deliver a training course or presentation. It...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
2nd Mar
Practice notes

What is pro bono?

What is pro bono?Many lawyers recognise it is a privilege to be able to provide legal advice and representation and be a part of the legal system....
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Produced in partnership with Joanna Kennedy of The Zacchaeus 2000 Trust (Z2K)
2nd Mar
Precedents

Fee sharing agreement—law firms

Fee sharing agreement—law firmsThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name of company] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and...
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1st Mar
Practice notes

Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirements

Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note covers regulatory requirements relating to health and safety in the...
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Produced in partnership with Melanie O'Brien of DG Legal
2nd Mar
Practice notes

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)Until 31 August 2021, the main route to solicitor qualification (training contract route) required...
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2nd Mar
Practice notes

Benchmarking—what are normal measures of financial performance in a law firm?

Benchmarking—what are normal measures of financial performance in a law firm?This Practice Note provides information about different ways of measuring...
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Produced in partnership with Robert Mowbray of Taylor Mowbray LLP
2nd Mar
Practice notes

The structure of a negotiation

The structure of a negotiationWhen entering into any negotiation, be it a multimillion pound business deal or an agreeing the office coffee rota,...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
1st Mar
Practice notes

Completion of training contract

Completion of training contractThis Practice Note explains SRA requirements and guidance on the process for applying for admission as a solicitor,...
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1st Mar
Practice notes

Preparing an effective tender presentation

Preparing an effective tender presentationThe interview stage is your opportunity to present your proposal to the prospective client. Lack of...
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Produced in partnership with Mr Larry Cattle
1st Mar
Precedents

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement—law firms

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement—law firmsOur diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement articulates our commitment to a diverse workforce and...
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1st Mar
Practice notes

The importance of good time recording

The importance of good time recordingThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It explains why time recording is so important. It also explores...
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Produced in partnership with Robert Mowbray of Taylor Mowbray LLP
1st Mar
Practice notes

Lexcel—assessment

Lexcel—assessmentLexcel is the Law Society's practice management standard. It is not compulsory although Lexcel accreditation can be helpful for firms...
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1st Mar
Practice notes

How to manage fire safety in the workplace

How to manage fire safety in the workplaceYou have a duty to take precautions to minimise the risk of fire in your workplace and ensure the safety of...
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Produced in partnership with Melanie O'Brien of DG Legal
2nd Mar
Practice notes

Drafting an appraisal form

Drafting an appraisal formThis Practice Note provides guidance on drafting an appraisal form which can be used to assess and review an individual’s...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning and OnLive Learning
2nd Mar

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Lexcel pre-assessment—top tips for all staff

Lexcel pre-assessment—top tips for all staffWhat is Lexcel?Lexcel is a Law Society quality accreditation, which is only awarded to solicitors who meet the highest management and customer care standards.[We’ve had Lexcel accreditation for [insert number] years but we have to undergo an annual

Scotland—the process for applying for sequestration

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If planning permission imposes restrictions on a licensed premises opening hours, once operational can the personal licence holder apply for a Temporary Events Notice (TEN) to open for longer hours than those permitted in the planning permission?To use any property for a licensable activity both

What is the difference between an appeal and a review?

What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a